Add 7/42 and 2/8
7/42 + 2/8 is 5/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
7/42 = 7 × 4/42 × 4 = 28/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
2/8 = 2 × 21/8 × 21 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
28/168 + 42/168 = 28 + 42/168 = 70/168 - 70/168 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 7/42 + 2/8 = 5/12
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